Chapter 126

“Uncle Ralph, thank you,” Debra whispered. She knew divorcing Juan now would make life difficult for her family, but she swore it wouldn’t last long.

Debra stayed at the house. After dismissing the less important family members, Ralph called her to his study. He seemed much older these years, his face etched with concern. “Debra, is Juan really not good to you?”

“Not that he’s bad. He just doesn’t like me.”

“And you?”

Debra fell silent. She once loved Juan deeply, but now she had let go. Ralph observed her expression, patted her shoulder, and sighed. “Debra, I’m sorry for what you’ve been through.”

Debra shook her head. “Actually, I want to discuss something with you.”

“About you and Juan?”

“No, I want to take over the Frazier Group for a while.”

Ralph looked puzzled. “I know you’ve learned a lot at Arcane Academy. If you want experience, I can give you a few smaller companies. If you take over the Frazier Group, I’m worried…”

“I understand. You’re worried they won’t trust me, especially after deciding to divorce Juan. They won’t accept it,” Debra said.

Ralph nodded. “It’s good that you understand.”

“Let me manage some of those struggling companies.”

“Struggling companies?” Ralph looked puzzled.

“Yes,” Debra confirmed. She needed those family members to trust her enough to let her take charge, and demonstrating results was crucial.

Outside the study, someone suddenly pushed her from behind. Turning around, she saw Stanley in casual clothes. Seventeen now, he was a head taller than Debra. He looked at her disdainfully. “I warn you. Don’t think about taking my family’s property!”

“Stanley, is that how your mother taught you manners? I’m your cousin, and you’d better mind your attitude.”

“Don’t give me that! My family raised you, and I am the only son of this family. All the properties are mine.”

Debra’s expression darkened. These were not things a seventeen-year-old boy could say. They were obviously instilled by Rosalie, who always coveted the Frazier family’s assets.

Debra sneered, “Who taught you these things?”

Stanley’s eyes flickered with guilt. “No one.”

“Is that so?” Debra said coldly. “I advise you, if you don’t want to be kicked out, watch your mouth. If there’s a next time, I’ll teach you a lesson.”

“You can’t scare me,” Stanley scoffed. “You’re divorcing Juan. Who’s left to protect you? If you’re smart, go find Juan and plead with him. Maybe you could be his wife for a few more days.”